August 20, 2018

Native American literature is a significant area of collection development for the Library. This monthâ€™s collection spotlight is a chance to celebrate one author whose works in the collection number in the dozens. Louise Erdrich (Turtle Mountain Chippewa/German, born 1954) is a writer with a career spanning over four decades. Notable recognition of her literary achievements includes the National Book Award for her novel, The Round House, in 2012, the Library of Congress Prize for American Fiction in 2015 and a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Native Writers’ Circle of the Americas in 2000.

The Library collection of works authored by Erdrich cover a multitude of genres including novels, poetry, childrenâ€™s books, cultural essays and collaborative efforts. In addition, works that may provide insight and understanding of Erdrichâ€™s writings are also collected. Here are four samples from the Library collection that offer context for, observations on and perspectives of her considerable abilities. These examples by and about Louise Erdrich are currently on display in the public reading area of the Library. Please feel free to visit the Library to review these or any other items of interest in the Library and Archives collections. For more details or additional collection information, click on the Library Catalog Search located in the pull-down menu of the Library tab on the Heard website.

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